Convert a Windows Server from Evaluation to Retail Version
Convert a Windows Server from Evaluation to Retail Version
To convert a server from the evaluation version to the retail version, you need to execute a few PowerShell commands.
Follow the guide! 😎
Display Available Versions
DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions
Upgrade the Version: ⚠ You need a valid license ⚠
DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula
Type “Y,” and the server will reboot!
Congratulations, you have successfully converted from an evaluation edition to a retail edition!
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